District History

District History

This page contains historical documents pertaining to the District.

1908 – 1928   The Early Days
1928 – 1934   The Group System
1934 – 1939   The Growth Years
1939 – 1945   World War II
1945 – 1956   The Post War Decade
1956 – 1968   Wind of Change

Groups Bedford Northeast 1
Groups Bedford Northeast 2
Groups Bedford Northwest 1
Groups Bedford Northwest 2

Ouse Valley District Part 1
Ouse Valley District Part 2

Onesters History
Wootton History

Jordans Close Opening 1971

Rover Scouts Part 1
Rover Scouts Part 2
Rover Scouts Part 3
Rover Scouts Part 4

HM King Charles III has been confirmed as our new Patron, a great honour for UK Scouts.

The King continues a long tradition of the monarch giving their Patronage, dating back to 1912. This was when Scouts was granted its Royal Charter and HM George V became our first Patron.

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King Charles III

Our Patron, HM King Charles III